Icarus at the Edge of Time
Hardcover edition
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| Author | Brian Greene |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Retelling of Icarus' tale. |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
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Publication date
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2008 |
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| Pages | 34 |
| ISBN | 978-0307268884 |
| Preceded by | The Fabric of the Cosmos |
| Followed by | The Hidden Reality |
Icarus at the Edge of Time is a 2008 novella by physicist Brian Greene, illustrated by Chip Kidd with images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Plot introduction
The book is a science fiction retelling of Icarus' tale. It is about a young man who runs away from his traveling, deep-space home to explore a black hole.
Reception
Publishers Weekly review said, "Attractive on the shelf as both contemporary and science-focused, it is exactly what the author is trying to accomplish with his re-told fable, as well as a fine treatment of already beautiful imagery; not a lot of pushing and pulling is needed."[1] A Trashotron review said, "fiction space opera as well as a new kind of children's book. It really does hold up with an appeal for anyone who is interested in science, storytelling or fathers and sons. That might add up to a sizable audience. They'll be well-rewarded, and it's good that the book can withstand multiple readings. It will get read and re-read; it is, after all, a myth."[2] Booklist in their review called the novel "clever, charming, and mind-expanding, the perfect vehicle for conveying the astonishingly supple nature of space, time, and the human mind." [3]
Film adaptation
In 2010 Icarus at the Edge of Time was made into a film by British filmmakers AL and AL.[4][5] It was written by physicist Brian Greene and playwright David Henry Hwang, with a score by Philip Glass, and narrated by LeVar Burton.[6]
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- Official website, icarusattheedgeoftime.com
- Icarus at the Edge of Time at Goodreads
- A reading of the abridged version
- New York Entertainment
- Pittsburgh Tribune
- Chip Kidd on designing the book
- Trailer for the film adaptation
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